For the 2026 school year, there are 4 public preschools serving 944 students in Cass County, MI.
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI are Marcellus Elementary School, Brookside Learning Center and Justus Gage Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
Cass County, MI public preschools have an average math proficiency score of 38% (versus the Michigan public pre school average of 34%), and reading proficiency score of 41% (versus the 40% statewide average). Pre schools in Cass County have an average ranking of 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of Michigan public pre schools.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschool average of 41% (majority Black).
Best Public Preschools in Cass County (2026)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Marcellus Elementary School
(Math: 45-49% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
301 Arbor St E
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Marcellus, MI 49067
(269) 646-9209
Gr: PK-5 | 264 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 9%
Rank: #22.
Brookside Learning Center
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
61662 Dailey Rd
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-6260
Gr: PK-12 | 64 students Student-teacher ratio: 5:1 Minority enrollment: 28%
Rank: #33.
Justus Gage Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
301 Oak St
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Dowagiac, MI 49047
(269) 782-4460
Gr: PK-5 | 262 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 34%
Rank: #44.
Sam Adams Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
114 Depot St
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Cassopolis, MI 49031
(269) 445-0530
Gr: PK-5 | 368 students Student-teacher ratio: 16:1 Minority enrollment: 38%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI?
The top-ranked public preschools in Cass County, MI include Marcellus Elementary School, Brookside Learning Center and Justus Gage Elementary School.
How many public preschools are located in Cass County?
4 public preschools are located in Cass County.
What is the racial composition of students in Cass County?
Cass County public preschools minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the Michigan public preschools average of 41% (majority Black).
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